Language Practitioner: Sign Language (2 posts)

Department

Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation

Location

Johannesburg (Head Office), Gauteng

Salary

R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (plus benefits) · Level 07

Closing date

See advert

Reference number

REFS/056597

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number REFS/056597.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

The successful candidate should have a Grade 12 Certificate. A 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in Languages or equivalent qualification with one of the relevant languages as major subject. A minimum of 3 Years’ Experience. An experience in language Development programs and Translations will be an added advantage. PFMA, Legislation, prescript, Skills: Research, Administration, planning and organization, problem solving, formulating and editing, facilitation, interpersonal relationship. Analytical thinking, Maintain discipline, project management, reporting, Policy development and analysis, supervising, budgeting, financial management, conflict management, verbal and written communication and leadership and computer literacy.

Duties

Interpreting during official sessions. Prepare and conduct research on the topic and the type of audience. Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreting. Edit document. Submit edited documents to the supervisor for quality assurance. Discuss and effect changes proposed by supervisor. Record new terminology/ language problems with possible solutions for future reference. Record and file edited documents. Conduct research and provide professional advice and support to interpreters and clients. Participate in the development of language awareness campaigns. Undertake language awareness campaigns. Develop, populate and maintain sign language databases. Undertake research on new sign language developments. Coordinate and conduct literature writing workshops. Facilitate literature writing competitions. Establish and support reading and debating clubs. Provide guidance to budding (emerging)

Enquiries

Ms. Cynthia Mabaso Tel No: (011) 355 2714 / 071 853 3669

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 34 of 2026.